University of Hawaii researchers tracked dozens of hungry tiger
sharks to a remote atoll in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine
National Monument this summer. Civil Beat photojournalist Alana
Eagle documents the expedition in this multimedia special report.

Schatz Named Chief Deputy Whip

Senate Democratic leadership on Monday appointed U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to new roles in the caucus’s leadership team.

They will serve as chief deputy whips, “leadership positions that will give them a greater role in shaping policy and communications for Senate Democrats,” according to a press release from Schatz’s office.

“I’m deeply honored to serve in this new leadership role,” Schatz said. “We have a lot of work to do in the Senate, and this new post puts me in a better position to help shape and defend our priorities.“

“I can’t think of two better leaders to join the Whip team than Senators Schatz and Booker,” said Democratic Whip Dick Durbin.“Both have proven their mettle as leading policy minds in our country, and have earned a place helping to shape policy and communications in our caucus. Our team is stronger for their experience and vision.”

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